Not sure if this helps, but when I had a Lector 0.6T CDP I tried both Sylvania Gold 6201 and Telefunken ECC801s. In my set up the Telefunkens were the better choice for the Lector. There was an easily discernible difference between the two with the Telefunkens being more neutral and having better separation with a better soundstage. I found the Sylvanias to be somewhat less detailed and a bit forward in the upper mid-range that just didn't sound right to me.
12AT7 tube
I have a Lector T3 and have some '66 Valvo branded Mullard E81CC. I have been told by my tube dealer that it sounds very close to the Tele 801s and he has steared me away form buying the Tele.
So far this tube has crushed the RCA BP. The RCA seemed like it shut out the top end. I want to hear the top to bottom with out giving up one for the other.
Are there any other 12at7 tubes worth looking into? Gec A2900?
So far this tube has crushed the RCA BP. The RCA seemed like it shut out the top end. I want to hear the top to bottom with out giving up one for the other.
Are there any other 12at7 tubes worth looking into? Gec A2900?
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